Your CCHS is doing its best, during these challenging times to fully accomplish our mission by collecting, preserving our Calvert County history, providing information and support to telephone inquiries/requests for genealogical research. Although we are not yet permitted to be open to members and the public, we are working on new and creative programming and […]
Happy Thanksgiving from The Historical Society
As you all know this Thanksgiving is being celebrated in a most unique way by many of us. Regardless of fewer love-ones gathered around the Turkey, the graciousness and social spirit of goodness in our hearts, will persist and prevail. While these current days are seemingly full of anxiety, sorrow and loneliness – those negativities […]
Notes From The Historical Society on Cancellations at Linden
With an abundance of caution for the health of our membership and the general public, we are notifying everyone that the two upcoming events, (which were scheduled to be held inside of Linden), have been cancelled. After consultation with Hospice of Calvert Co., the Chamber of Calvert County and Calvert County Historical Society, we thought […]
Calvert County Historical Society News
The Spring Newsletter is here for your information and reading pleasure. Our newsletter is loaded with stories, news and our upcoming CCHS schedule of activities, events and community opportunities. Understandably (due to the virus issues) some of our planned events will be postponed and rescheduled but many of them are still intended to be held […]
Calvert County Historical Society is Temporarily Closed
Today, March 25th, is Maryland Day. While we acknowledge this day in our State’s history, we are also so very mindful that COVID-19, is affecting so many of us socially, psychologically and economically. Each one of us is having to face these challenges individually but better yet is to face them as team, as families and […]
Calvert County Historical Society Postpones Brown Bag Lunch
Unfortunately and due to the unforeseen circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus, the Calvert County Historical Society’s, 19 of March, Brown Bag Lunch will be rescheduled to another date – in the near future. Ms C. Booker is supportive of this rescheduling and looking forward to her talk in the future about her husband (Simeon S. Booker’s), […]
Winter Solstice Celebration at Linden
The Calvert County Historical Society will hold a Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, December 21, 2019, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Linden, (located at 70 Church Street in Prince Frederick, MD 20768). This Solstice program will feature background on the history and origins of this ancient annual event which celebrates the longest night of […]
Light Up Linden with Vespers, Luminaries, Community Caroling
Calvert County Historical Society presents Light Up Linden with Vespers, Luminaries, Community Caroling, Santa, Yule Logs, Brass Band and Seasonal Refreshments. Saturday, December 14th The evening begins with three options – Vespers at either Trinity Methodist and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches and/or a Patriotic Remembrance Walk (with fife and drums) from the Court House to […]
William D Gray III Retires after 26 Years
The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County desires to recognize its volunteer members who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Calvert County citizens. William D. Gray III compiled a long and distinguished record of public service by serving as a member of the Economic Development Authority since 1993. In addition […]
Calvert County Historic Preservation Awards for 2019
The Calvert County Historic District Commission has organized the presentation of the annual Historic Preservation Awards since 1989. The awards recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in protecting and preserving Calvert County’s cultural heritage. Members of the Historic District Commission reviewed nominations for this year’s awards. The Historic Preservation Award recipients for 2019 are: Project Award: […]